100 Kid-Friendly Summer Activities to Bring You Closer

Summer is a fantastic time for families to spend quality time together and create lasting memories. With the kids out of school, it can be challenging to keep them entertained and engaged. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 100 kid-friendly summer activities! These activities are not only fun but also promote learning, creativity, and physical activity. From visiting local attractions like zoos, museums, and parks to getting your hands dirty with DIY projects, baking, and gardening, there’s something for every family. So let’s dive in and make this summer unforgettable!

How to make a summer bucket list

To make a kids’ summer bucket list, start by brainstorming a list of activities. Consider a mix of activities, including those that are educational, creative, and outdoors. Once you have your list, you can organize the activities based on factors such as cost, location, and age appropriateness. Remember to involve your kids in the planning process so they can contribute their own ideas and look forward to the activities. Finally, create a visual representation of the bucket list to keep track of your progress throughout the summer. This could be a simple list, a chart, or even a fun craft project.

Below is a printable bucket list for planning your summer activities with your kids!

100 Fun-Filled Summer Activities for Kids

1. Visit a local zoo.
2. Have a picnic in the park.
3. Go to a beach.
4. Bake cookies together.
5. Start a vegetable garden.
6. Visit a museum.
7. Go camping in the backyard.
8. Have a water balloon fight.
9. Make homemade ice cream.
10. Go on a bike ride.
11. Visit a farm.
12. Go fishing.
13. Draw chalk murals on the driveway.
14. Have a DIY pizza night.
15. Do a science experiment.
16. Visit a local aquarium.
17. Go on a nature walk.
18. Have a movie night.
19. Make tie-dye shirts.
20. Visit a local amusement park.
21. Have a game night.
22. Go stargazing.
23. Visit a farmers market.
24. Go on a family hike.
25. Make a bird feeder.
26. Go on a picnic.
27. Have a lemonade stand.
28. Make homemade popsicles.
29. Have a sleepover.
30. Make a fort out of cardboard boxes.
31. Go bowling.
32. Visit a water park.
33. Play mini golf.
34. Start a DIY project.
35. Bake a cake.
36. Make homemade playdough.
37. Go to a baseball game.
38. Have a BBQ night.
39. Go to a local carnival.
40. Visit a butterfly garden.
41. Have a dance party.
42. Make a homemade kite and fly it.
43. Visit a local library.
44. Have a puppet show.
45. Plant flowers.
46. Go berry picking.
47. Make a scrapbook.
48. Visit a fire station.
49. Play hide and seek.
50. Have a treasure hunt.
51. Visit a planetarium.
52. Make a family photo album.
53. Try a new sport.
54. Visit a historical site.
55. Go to a concert.
56. Make a homemade volcano.
57. Have a car wash.
58. Visit a state park.
59. Have a magic show.
60. Play board games.
61. Go for a swim.
62. Have a tea party.
63. Visit a botanical garden.
64. Go to a petting zoo.
65. Have a paper airplane contest.
66. Go to a movie theater.
67. Make a DIY birdhouse.
68. Visit a science center.
69. Have a sandcastle-building contest.
70. Go horseback riding.
71. Visit an art gallery.
72. Make homemade slime.
73. Go roller skating.
74. Visit a national park.
75. Go to a drive-in movie.
76. Have a pajama day.
77. Make a DIY lava lamp.
78. Go canoeing.
79. Visit a lighthouse.
80. Go to a summer fair.
81. Visit a castle.
82. Make a homemade bird bath.
83. Go to an ice cream parlor.
84. Visit a local festival.
85. Have a karaoke night.
86. Go to a book fair.
87. Visit a windmill.
88. Go to a circus.
89. Have a DIY spa day.
90. Visit a wildlife reserve.
91. Go to a puppet show.
92. Visit a theme park.
93. Have a DIY jewelry-making day.
94. Go to a butterfly park.
95. Visit a dinosaur park.
96. Go to a magic show.
97. Visit a teddy bear factory.
98. Go to a pottery painting studio.
99. Have a DIY candle-making day.
100. Visit a local observatory.